Revolution (1985): cast, story & where to watch
1985 · Film · ★ 5.3
Released in 1985, Revolution is a drama, adventure, war and history film directed by Hugh Hudson, running about 126 minutes.
What it’s about. New York trapper Tom Dobb becomes an unwilling participant in the American Revolution after his son Ned is drafted into the Army by the villainous Sergeant Major Peasy. Tom attempts to find his son, and eventually becomes convinced that he must take a stand and fight for the freedom of the Colonies, alongside the aristocratic rebel Daisy McConnahay. As Tom undergoes his change of heart, the events of the war unfold in large-scale grandeur.
Who’s in it. Revolution stars Al Pacino as Tom Dobb, Donald Sutherland as Sgt. Maj. Peasy, Nastassja Kinski as Daisy McConnahay and Joan Plowright as Mrs. McConnahay, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, Revolution has proved divisive with audiences. It went on to earn $358.6K at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Revolution page.
If you liked it. Fans of Revolution tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Revolution (1985)?
- In US, Revolution is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Revolution worth watching?
- Revolution holds an audience score of 5.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, adventure, war and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Revolution?
- Revolution stars Al Pacino, Donald Sutherland, Nastassja Kinski, Joan Plowright and Dave King.
- When was Revolution released?
- Revolution was released in 1985, with a runtime of about 126 minutes.